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South African celebs who died before the age of 40

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First of all, may their souls continue resting in peace!

From the iconic Brenda Fassie to award-winning rapper AKA, South African celebrities who died before the age of 40.

Let’s dive into celebrity deaths that made headlines.

Mzansi celebrities who died before the age of 40

HHP 1980-2018

HHP

Topping the list of South African celebrities who died before age 40 is Jabulani Tsambo – affectionately known as HHP. He took his own life in 2018 after suffering from depression. His last social media post was:

Prokid 1981-2018

Linda Mkhize

Linda Mkhize died in 2018, barely two weeks before HHP took his life. He died from a rare cause of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract at the age of 37.

Lundi Tyamara

The celebrated Gospel star Lundi Tyamara died after a long batter with stomach TB and liver condition. He died at the age of 38 years.

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Mandoza 1978-2016

DJ Cleo and Mandoza

The award-winning Kwaito star Mduduzi Tshabalala died in September 2016. He died at the age of 38 after a long battle with cancer.

Sfiso Ncwane 1979 – 2016

Sfiso Ncwane

Multi-award-winning singer Sfiso Ncwane is also one of the South African celebrities who died before the age 40. The gospel star died at the age of 37 in December 2016 after complications related to kidney failure.

Flabba 1977 – 2015

Flabba

Nkululeko Habedi – affectionately known as Flabba, was stabbed to death after an altercation with his girlfriend at his mansion in Alexandra in 2015.

Brenda Fassie 1964-2004

Brenda Fassie

The celebrated South African pop legend died in 2004 after an asthma attack that led to heart failure and brain damage. She died aged 39 years. Other celebrities who died before 40 include:

  • Rikhado Makhado ‘Riky Rick’ – 34 years
  • Boitumelo Athiel ‘DJ Dimplez’ Mooi – 30 years
  • Busisiswe Lurayi – 36 years
  • Pearl Shongwe – 35 years
  • Kiernan Jarryd Forbes – 35 years
  • Costantinos Tsobanoglou – 27 years

Source: News365.co.za

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Manaka and Dineo Ranaka

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Zahara’s fiancé pulls the plug

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Zahara

There seems to be behind-the-scenes drama brewing between family of multi-award winning musician, Zahara and her hubby-to-be, Mpho Xaba. While the doctors are doing their best to save Zahara?s life, who turned 36 in November, her fiancé has allegedly pulled the plug on her “controlling” family.  According to a reliable source, Xaba allegedly told the hospital management during the week that he was reneging on last week’s agreement that only himself, Zahara’s mother Nokhaya, her two sisters and brother were allowed to visit her in ICU at a private hospital.

Zahara

“This week an angry Xaba told hospital management and doctors treating Zahara that only himself will visit her, claiming her family wants to control everything yet they won’t pay for her hospital bills,” the source alleges, adding that, “Zahara family has been banned from visiting her after he overheard them discussing unsettling money issues yet they won’t pay for urgent medical procedures that need to be done to save her. Mpho put his foot down and said he’s Zahara husband,” said the source.

The source maintains that Zahara?s mom, Nokhaya, and brother haven’t done anything wrong, but have been supportive towards her.

“Zahara’s mom has been dragged into this situation because her sisters are too controlling. Remember when Zahara had to do more tests, it was his brother who raised the money, which ran into a few thousands of Rands,” adds the source.

Zimoja has learned that that more money is needed for more tests to be performed to determine how far she can be assisted medically, but her family doesn?t have enough money. .

Zahara

“Zahara is still awaiting more funds to do more tests before she can be put in the long queue for a liver transplant. But no one is coming to assist her, despite promises done privately by some of her music industry colleagues.”

According to the source, chances of her spending Christmas in hospital are high after she was admitted a fortnight ago with a liver-related complications.

Despite her man setting boundaries about who can visit, it is alleged that rapper and business mogul, Cassper Nyovest, paid Zahara a visit this week on two occasions. Cassper made sure he didn’t take any photos with her or anyone in case photos of Zahara are leaked on the internet since she is frail,” said a source.

Zimoja broke the story last Sunday that Zahara was sick but her family and management team asked for privacy and prayers. They promised that updates would be made on the musician?s social media platforms but this hasn’t happened. When called for comment, Zahara’s manager Oyama Dyosiba defended Xaba, saying he was acting within his rights.

“That guy doing an amazing job and acting within his responsibilities. For Zahara to be in private hospital it is because of him. Zahara remains in hospital we can’t allow everyone to come in as they please. Her state is critical and sensitive. Until she is fully fine we can?t allow certain people,” he said.

Source: Zimoja

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Kagiso Modupe

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Uncle Waffles has been crowned Woman of the Year 2023

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Uncle Waffles

In an unexpected turn of events, Amapiano sensation, Uncle Waffles, has been crowned ‘Woman of the Year 2023’ by none other than GQ South Africa. You read that right: The DJ extraordinaire is breaking boundaries and making history in the most delightful way possible. Known for her infectious beats and killer dance moves, Uncle Waffles expressed gratitude and sheer amazement upon receiving the coveted award.

Uncle Waffles

Supporters from around the globe flooded social media with celebratory messages and congratulations, turning her achievement into a virtual dance party.In an unexpected turn of events, Amapiano sensation, Uncle Waffles, has been crowned ‘Woman of the Year 2023’ by none other than GQ South Africa. You read that right: The DJ extraordinaire is breaking boundaries and making history in the most delightful way possible. Known for her infectious beats and killer dance moves, Uncle Waffles expressed gratitude and sheer amazement upon receiving the coveted award.

Uncle Waffles

Supporters from around the globe flooded social media with celebratory messages and congratulations, turning her achievement into a virtual dance party.

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Beyoncé

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